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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 960 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 960 and 332.18 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 960 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/960 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 960 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 318,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,892.80/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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