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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.99, 959.64 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.99, 959.64 and 332.11 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.99 : 959.64 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.99/959.64 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.99x = 959.64 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.99x = 318,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,706.04/640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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