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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 962.72 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 962.72 and 330.32 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 962.72 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/962.72 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 962.72 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 318,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,005.67/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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