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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 959.43 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 959.43 and 314.71 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 959.43 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/959.43 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 959.43 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 301,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,942.22/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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