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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 963.42 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 963.42 and 317.32 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 963.42 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/963.42 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 963.42 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 305,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,712.43/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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