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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.03, 960.28 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.03, 960.28 and 331.68 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.03 : 960.28 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.03/960.28 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.03x = 960.28 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.03x = 318,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,508.44/640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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