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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 961.16 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 961.16 and 332.68 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 961.16 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/961.16 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 961.16 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 319,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,758.71/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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