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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.59, 960.92 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.59, 960.92 and 332.25 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.59 : 960.92 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.59/960.92 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.59x = 960.92 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.59x = 319,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,264.01/640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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