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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 957.78 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 957.78 and 314.01 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 957.78 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/957.78 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 957.78 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 300,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,752.50/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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