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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.29, 958.22 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.29, 958.22 and 314.89 is: 471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.29 : 958.22 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.29/958.22 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.29x = 958.22 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.29x = 301,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,727.53/639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.97

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