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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.43, 960.81 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.43, 960.81 and 332.49 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.43 : 960.81 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.43/960.81 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.43x = 960.81 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.43x = 319,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,459.72/640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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