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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 964.44 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 964.44 and 318.06 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 964.44 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/964.44 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 964.44 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 306,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,749.79/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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