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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 964.21 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 964.21 and 318.21 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 964.21 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/964.21 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 964.21 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 306,821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,821.26/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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