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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 964.98 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 964.98 and 319.18 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 964.98 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/964.98 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 964.98 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 308,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,002.32/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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