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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.26, 962.08 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.26, 962.08 and 333.18 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.26 : 962.08 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.26/962.08 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.26x = 962.08 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.26x = 320,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,544.98/642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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