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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 962.67 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 962.67 and 333.30 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 962.67 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/962.67 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 962.67 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 320,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,857.91/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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