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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 957.94 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 957.94 and 330.62 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 957.94 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/957.94 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 957.94 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 316,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,715.69/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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