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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 958.04 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 958.04 and 310.26 is: 465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 958.04 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/958.04 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 958.04 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 297,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,241.49/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.08

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