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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 960.54 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 960.54 and 332.04 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 960.54 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/960.54 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 960.54 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 318,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,937.70/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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