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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.80 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.80 and 333.48 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.80 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.80 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.80 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 321,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,074.54/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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