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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 964.39 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 964.39 and 318.12 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 964.39 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/964.39 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 964.39 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 306,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,791.75/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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