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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 963.70 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 963.70 and 317.66 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 963.70 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/963.70 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 963.70 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 306,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,123.33/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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