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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 958.83 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 958.83 and 331.46 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 958.83 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/958.83 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 958.83 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 317,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,817.43/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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