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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.40 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.40 and 318.16 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.40 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.40 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.40 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 306,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,833.50/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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