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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.86, 962.08 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.86, 962.08 and 312.73 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.86 : 962.08 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.86/962.08 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.86x = 962.08 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.86x = 300,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,868.09/641.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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