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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 963 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 963 and 317.25 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 963 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/963 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 963 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 305,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,511.75/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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