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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.87, 961.93 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.87, 961.93 and 333.11 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.87 : 961.93 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.87/961.93 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.87x = 961.93 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.87x = 320,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,429.45/641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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