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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.38, 960.28 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.38, 960.28 and 332.57 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.38 : 960.28 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.38/960.28 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.38x = 960.28 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.38x = 319,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,360.32/641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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