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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 961.05 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 961.05 and 332.35 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 961.05 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/961.05 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 961.05 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 319,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,404.97/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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