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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 962.64 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 962.64 and 333.64 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 962.64 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/962.64 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 962.64 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 321,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,169.56/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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