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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.49, 961.92 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.49, 961.92 and 333.33 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.49 : 961.92 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.49/961.92 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.49x = 961.92 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.49x = 320,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,636.79/641.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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