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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 962.60 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 962.60 and 333.87 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 962.60 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/962.60 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 962.60 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 321,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,383.26/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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