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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 958.52 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 958.52 and 331.25 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 958.52 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/958.52 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 958.52 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 317,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,505.79/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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