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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 959.82 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 959.82 and 331.68 is: 496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 959.82 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/959.82 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 959.82 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 318,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,353.10/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.83

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