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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.65, 965.16 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.65, 965.16 and 334.71 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.65 : 965.16 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.65/965.16 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.65x = 965.16 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.65x = 323,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,048.70/642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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