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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 962.47 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 962.47 and 333.13 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 962.47 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/962.47 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 962.47 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 320,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,627.63/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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