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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.91, 962.92 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.91, 962.92 and 317.56 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.91 : 962.92 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.91/962.92 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.91x = 962.92 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.91x = 305,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,784.88/642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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