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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 964.68 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 964.68 and 318.28 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 964.68 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/964.68 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 964.68 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 307,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,038.35/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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