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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 962.31 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 962.31 and 317.14 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 962.31 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/962.31 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 962.31 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 305,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,186.99/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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