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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 959.90 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 959.90 and 332.15 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 959.90 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/959.90 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 959.90 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 318,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,824.32/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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