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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.74, 963.90 and 317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.74, 963.90 and 317.93 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.74 : 963.90 = 317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.74/963.90 = 317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.74x = 963.90 × 317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.74x = 306,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,447.91/642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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