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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 960.24 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 960.24 and 332.22 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 960.24 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/960.24 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 960.24 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 319,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,010.93/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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