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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 964.32 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 964.32 and 314.24 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 964.32 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/964.32 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 964.32 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 303,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,023.10/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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