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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 958.80 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 958.80 and 331.14 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 958.80 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/958.80 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 958.80 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 317,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,497.03/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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