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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 960.88 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 960.88 and 332.32 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 960.88 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/960.88 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 960.88 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 319,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,319.64/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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