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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 964.22 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 964.22 and 335.27 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 964.22 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/964.22 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 964.22 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 323,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,274.77/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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