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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 963.02 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 963.02 and 334.23 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 963.02 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/963.02 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 963.02 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 321,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,870.17/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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