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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.97, 964.50 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.97, 964.50 and 318.25 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.97 : 964.50 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.97/964.50 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.97x = 964.50 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.97x = 306,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,952.13/642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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