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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 965.37 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 965.37 and 318.57 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 965.37 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/965.37 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 965.37 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 307,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,537.92/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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