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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 961.94 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 961.94 and 333.83 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 961.94 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/961.94 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 961.94 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 321,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,127.67/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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