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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 961.59 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 961.59 and 333.03 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 961.59 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/961.59 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 961.59 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 320,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,238.32/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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