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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 959 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 959 and 314.54 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 959 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/959 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 959 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 301,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,643.86/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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