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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.25, 959.32 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.25, 959.32 and 331.67 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.25 : 959.32 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.25/959.32 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.25x = 959.32 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.25x = 318,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,180.48/640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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