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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 961.43 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 961.43 and 333.32 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 961.43 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/961.43 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 961.43 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 320,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,462.23/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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