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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 960.13 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 960.13 and 332.07 is: 497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 960.13 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/960.13 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 960.13 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 318,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,830.37/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.85

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