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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 964.01 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 964.01 and 334.61 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 964.01 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/964.01 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 964.01 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 322,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,568.12/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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