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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 962.61 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 962.61 and 333.53 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 962.61 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/962.61 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 962.61 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 321,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,054.50/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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