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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 961.98 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 961.98 and 332.99 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 961.98 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/961.98 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 961.98 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 320,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,330.95/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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