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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 963.51 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 963.51 and 317.48 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 963.51 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/963.51 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 963.51 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 305,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,895.15/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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