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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 963.46 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 963.46 and 318.38 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 963.46 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/963.46 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 963.46 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 306,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,746.39/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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