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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 967.77 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 967.77 and 319.55 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 967.77 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/967.77 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 967.77 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 309,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,246.06/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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