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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.55 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.55 and 331.96 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.55 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.55 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.55 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 318,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,864.18/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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