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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 963.83 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 963.83 and 317.79 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 963.83 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/963.83 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 963.83 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 306,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,296.33/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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