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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 961.22 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 961.22 and 329.32 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 961.22 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/961.22 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 961.22 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 316,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,548.97/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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