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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 956.47 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 956.47 and 330.45 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 956.47 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/956.47 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 956.47 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 316,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,065.51/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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