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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 961.11 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 961.11 and 332.70 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 961.11 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/961.11 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 961.11 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 319,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,761.30/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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