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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.07, 960.30 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.07, 960.30 and 332.15 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.07 : 960.30 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.07/960.30 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.07x = 960.30 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.07x = 318,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,958.84/640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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