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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 963.54 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 963.54 and 317.34 is: 476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 963.54 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/963.54 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 963.54 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 305,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,769.78/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.12

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