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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 960.54 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 960.54 and 332.04 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 960.54 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/960.54 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 960.54 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 318,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,937.70/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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