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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 958.97 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 958.97 and 330.86 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 958.97 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/958.97 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 958.97 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 317,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284.81/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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