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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 960.93 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 960.93 and 332.51 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 960.93 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/960.93 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 960.93 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 319,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,514.03/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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