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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 962.91 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 962.91 and 333.43 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 962.91 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/962.91 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 962.91 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 321,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,063.08/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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