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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 965.29 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 965.29 and 335.04 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 965.29 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/965.29 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 965.29 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 323,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,410.76/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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