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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 959.23 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 959.23 and 310.51 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 959.23 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/959.23 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 959.23 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 297,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,852.09/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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