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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 962.13 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 962.13 and 317.07 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 962.13 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/962.13 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 962.13 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 305,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,057.75/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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