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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.15, 961.37 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.15, 961.37 and 332.22 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.15 : 961.37 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.15/961.37 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.15x = 961.37 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.15x = 319,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,384.68/641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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