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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 964.14 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 964.14 and 319 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 964.14 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/964.14 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 964.14 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 307,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,560.66/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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