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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 959.15 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 959.15 and 330.93 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 959.15 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/959.15 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 959.15 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 317,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,415.93/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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