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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 962.58 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 962.58 and 317.09 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 962.58 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/962.58 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 962.58 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 305,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,224.49/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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