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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 958.56 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 958.56 and 313.96 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 958.56 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/958.56 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 958.56 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 300,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,949.50/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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