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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.61, 965.24 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.61, 965.24 and 318.89 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.61 : 965.24 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.61/965.24 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.61x = 965.24 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.61x = 307,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,808.59/643.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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