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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.74, 963.50 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.74, 963.50 and 317.52 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.74 : 963.50 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.74/963.50 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.74x = 963.50 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.74x = 305,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,928.93/642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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