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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 964.44 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 964.44 and 318.12 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 964.44 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/964.44 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 964.44 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 306,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,807.65/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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