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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 964.04 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 964.04 and 318.11 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 964.04 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/964.04 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 964.04 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 306,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,664.35/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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