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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 964.65 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 964.65 and 334.22 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 964.65 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/964.65 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 964.65 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 322,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,405.32/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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