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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 959.73 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 959.73 and 331.72 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 959.73 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/959.73 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 959.73 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 318,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,361.64/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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