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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.65, 962.07 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.65, 962.07 and 333.04 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.65 : 962.07 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.65/962.07 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.65x = 962.07 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.65x = 320,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,407.79/641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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