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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 958.14 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 958.14 and 314.22 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 958.14 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/958.14 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 958.14 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 301,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,066.75/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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