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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 962.51 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 962.51 and 317.27 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 962.51 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/962.51 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 962.51 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 305,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,376.37/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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