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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 962.61 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 962.61 and 333.66 is: 500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 962.61 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/962.61 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 962.61 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 321,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,184.45/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.57

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