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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.67, 960.22 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.67, 960.22 and 332.35 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.67 : 960.22 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.67/960.22 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.67x = 960.22 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.67x = 319,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,129.12/640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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