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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 957.87 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 957.87 and 314.19 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 957.87 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/957.87 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 957.87 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 300,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,953.18/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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