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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.96, 963.06 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.96, 963.06 and 333.64 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.96 : 963.06 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.96/963.06 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.96x = 963.06 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.96x = 321,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,315.34/641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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