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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 963.24 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 963.24 and 317.76 is: 476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 963.24 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/963.24 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 963.24 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 306,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,079.14/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.40

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