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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 963.67 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 963.67 and 318.06 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 963.67 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/963.67 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 963.67 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 306,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,504.88/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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