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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.01 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.01 and 318 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.01 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.01 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.01 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 306,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,555.98/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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