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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 963.50 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 963.50 and 317.54 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 963.50 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/963.50 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 963.50 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 305,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,949.79/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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