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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 964.26 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 964.26 and 317.98 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 964.26 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/964.26 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 964.26 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 306,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,615.39/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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