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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 966.15 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 966.15 and 314.38 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 966.15 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/966.15 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 966.15 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 303,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,740.33/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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