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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 964.44 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 964.44 and 319.14 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 964.44 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/964.44 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 964.44 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 307,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,791.38/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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