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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 960.93 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 960.93 and 332.40 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 960.93 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/960.93 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 960.93 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 319,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,413.13/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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