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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 961.19 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 961.19 and 332.28 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 961.19 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/961.19 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 961.19 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 319,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,384.21/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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