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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.93, 960.59 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.93, 960.59 and 332.60 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.93 : 960.59 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.93/960.59 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.93x = 960.59 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.93x = 319,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,492.23/640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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