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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 964.45 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 964.45 and 318.16 is: 477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 964.45 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/964.45 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 964.45 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 306,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,843.00/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.08

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