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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 961.01 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 961.01 and 332.65 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 961.01 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/961.01 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 961.01 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 319,678.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,678.31/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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