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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 963.12 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 963.12 and 317.07 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 963.12 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/963.12 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 963.12 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 305,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,376.46/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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