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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.48, 960.64 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.48, 960.64 and 332.16 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.48 : 960.64 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.48/960.64 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.48x = 960.64 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.48x = 319,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,086.18/640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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