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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 959.97 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 959.97 and 332.22 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 959.97 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/959.97 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 959.97 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 318,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,921.23/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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