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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.25, 960.82 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.25, 960.82 and 332.67 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.25 : 960.82 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.25/960.82 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.25x = 960.82 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.25x = 319,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,635.99/641.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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