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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 961.29 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 961.29 and 332.31 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 961.29 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/961.29 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 961.29 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 319,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,446.28/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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