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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.95, 968.79 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.95, 968.79 and 316.74 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.95 : 968.79 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.95/968.79 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.95x = 968.79 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.95x = 306,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,856.36/645.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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