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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 963.89 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 963.89 and 317.59 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 963.89 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/963.89 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 963.89 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 306,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,121.83/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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