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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.91, 966.13 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.91, 966.13 and 315.14 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.91 : 966.13 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.91/966.13 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.91x = 966.13 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.91x = 304,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,461.38/643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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