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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 963.05 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 963.05 and 313.47 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 963.05 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/963.05 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 963.05 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 301,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,885.72/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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