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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 964.20 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 964.20 and 334.60 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 964.20 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/964.20 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 964.20 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 322,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,621.32/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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