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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 963.40 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 963.40 and 317.68 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 963.40 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/963.40 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 963.40 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 306,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,052.91/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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