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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.92, 963.84 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.92, 963.84 and 334.72 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.92 : 963.84 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.92/963.84 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.92x = 963.84 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.92x = 322,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,616.52/641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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