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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 959.47 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 959.47 and 331.85 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 959.47 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/959.47 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 959.47 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 318,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,393.66/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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