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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 960.08 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 960.08 and 331.80 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 960.08 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/960.08 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 960.08 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 318,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,554.54/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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