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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 964.28 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 964.28 and 318.56 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 964.28 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/964.28 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 964.28 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 307,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,181.04/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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