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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 962.28 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 962.28 and 333.01 is: 499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 962.28 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/962.28 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 962.28 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 320,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,444.65/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.67

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