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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 958.98 and 310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 958.98 and 310.19 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 958.98 = 310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/958.98 = 310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 958.98 × 310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 297,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,461.21/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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