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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 962.36 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 962.36 and 333.84 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 962.36 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/962.36 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 962.36 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 321,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,274.26/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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