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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 964.45 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 964.45 and 318.58 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 964.45 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/964.45 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 964.45 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 307,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,251.27/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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