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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.60, 962.97 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.60, 962.97 and 333.67 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.60 : 962.97 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.60/962.97 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.60x = 962.97 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.60x = 321,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,314.20/641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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