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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 961.58 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 961.58 and 333.27 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 961.58 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/961.58 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 961.58 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 320,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,466.60/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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