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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 959.52 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 959.52 and 331.62 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 959.52 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/959.52 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 959.52 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 318,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,196.02/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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