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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 960.54 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 960.54 and 331.85 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 960.54 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/960.54 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 960.54 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 318,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,752.43/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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