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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 964.23 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 964.23 and 334.36 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 964.23 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/964.23 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 964.23 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 322,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,399.94/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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