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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.73, 963.19 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.73, 963.19 and 333.94 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.73 : 963.19 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.73/963.19 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.73x = 963.19 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.73x = 321,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,647.67/642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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