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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 961.94 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 961.94 and 332.93 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 961.94 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/961.94 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 961.94 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 320,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,261.92/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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