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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 958.69 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 958.69 and 330.93 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 958.69 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/958.69 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 958.69 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 317,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,259.28/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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