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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 963.69 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 963.69 and 334.67 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 963.69 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/963.69 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 963.69 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 322,518.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,518.13/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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