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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 960.36 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 960.36 and 332.02 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 960.36 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/960.36 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 960.36 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 318,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,858.68/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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