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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 959.57 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 959.57 and 331.91 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 959.57 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/959.57 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 959.57 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 318,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,491.62/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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