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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.18 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.18 and 316.68 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.18 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.18 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.18 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 304,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,703.16/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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