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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 960.84 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 960.84 and 332.16 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 960.84 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/960.84 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 960.84 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 319,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,152.61/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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