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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 960.88 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 960.88 and 332.39 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 960.88 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/960.88 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 960.88 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 319,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,386.34/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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