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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 963.96 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 963.96 and 330.96 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 963.96 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/963.96 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 963.96 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 319,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,032.20/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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