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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 964.02 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 964.02 and 317.91 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 964.02 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/964.02 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 964.02 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 306,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,471.60/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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