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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 960.12 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 960.12 and 332.55 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 960.12 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/960.12 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 960.12 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 319,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,287.91/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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