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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 963.03 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 963.03 and 333.51 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 963.03 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/963.03 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 963.03 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 321,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,180.14/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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