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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 961.31 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 961.31 and 332.47 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 961.31 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/961.31 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 961.31 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 319,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,600.27/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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