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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 962.10 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 962.10 and 316.56 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 962.10 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/962.10 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 962.10 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 304,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,562.38/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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