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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 960.89 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 960.89 and 332.57 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 960.89 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/960.89 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 960.89 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 319,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,556.72/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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