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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 963.60 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 963.60 and 334.20 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 963.60 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/963.60 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 963.60 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 322,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,035.12/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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