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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.98, 962.93 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.98, 962.93 and 333.64 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.98 : 962.93 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.98/962.93 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.98x = 962.93 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.98x = 321,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,270.30/641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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