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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 964.41 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 964.41 and 317.91 is: 476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 964.41 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/964.41 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 964.41 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 306,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,595.58/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.87

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