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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 962.64 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 962.64 and 317.76 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 962.64 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/962.64 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 962.64 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 305,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,888.49/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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