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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 957.56 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 957.56 and 313.56 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 957.56 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/957.56 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 957.56 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 300,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,250.95/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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