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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 959.40 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 959.40 and 314.91 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 959.40 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/959.40 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 959.40 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 302,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,124.65/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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