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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.57, 965.70 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.57, 965.70 and 318.94 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 965.70 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/965.70 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 965.70 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 307,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,997.05/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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