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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 961.80 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 961.80 and 333.15 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 961.80 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/961.80 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 961.80 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 320,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,423.67/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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