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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.19 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.19 and 313.48 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.19 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.19 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.19 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 302,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,254.70/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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