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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 964.83 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 964.83 and 318.82 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 964.83 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/964.83 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 964.83 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 307,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,607.10/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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