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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 962.48 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 962.48 and 332.98 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 962.48 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/962.48 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 962.48 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 320,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,485.02/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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