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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 963.08 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 963.08 and 317.34 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 963.08 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/963.08 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 963.08 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 305,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,623.81/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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