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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 965.58 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 965.58 and 318.72 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 965.58 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/965.58 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 965.58 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 307,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,749.66/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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