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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 959.34 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 959.34 and 331.16 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 959.34 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/959.34 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 959.34 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 317,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,691.48/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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