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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 961.54 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 961.54 and 329.27 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 961.54 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/961.54 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 961.54 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 316,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,600.64/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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