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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 962.18 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 962.18 and 333.82 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 962.18 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/962.18 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 962.18 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 321,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,193.26/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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