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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.97 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.97 and 332.13 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.97 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.97 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.97 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 319,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,162.90/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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