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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 964.40 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 964.40 and 334.53 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 964.40 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/964.40 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 964.40 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 322,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,619.06/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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