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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.49, 960.18 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.49, 960.18 and 332.92 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.49 : 960.18 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.49/960.18 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.49x = 960.18 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.49x = 319,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,663.13/641.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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