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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 964.54 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 964.54 and 334.54 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 964.54 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/964.54 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 964.54 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 322,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,677.21/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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