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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 962.16 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 962.16 and 332.94 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 962.16 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/962.16 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 962.16 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 320,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,341.55/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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