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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 957.96 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 957.96 and 310.05 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 957.96 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/957.96 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 957.96 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 297,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,015.50/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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