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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 960.60 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 960.60 and 332.13 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 960.60 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/960.60 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 960.60 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 319,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,044.08/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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