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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.92 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.92 and 318.50 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.92 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.92 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.92 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 307,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,327.02/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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