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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 964.96 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 964.96 and 319.38 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 964.96 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/964.96 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 964.96 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 308,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,188.92/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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