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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 965.02 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 965.02 and 318.44 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 965.02 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/965.02 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 965.02 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 307,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,300.97/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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