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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 963.34 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 963.34 and 313.36 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 963.34 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/963.34 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 963.34 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 301,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,872.22/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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