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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 965.48 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 965.48 and 314.22 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 965.48 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/965.48 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 965.48 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 303,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,373.13/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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