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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 965.40 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 965.40 and 318.96 is: 478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 965.40 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/965.40 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 965.40 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 307,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,923.98/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.65

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