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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.49, 960.86 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.49, 960.86 and 332.27 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.49 : 960.86 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.49/960.86 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.49x = 960.86 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.49x = 319,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,258.49/640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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