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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 959.70 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 959.70 and 310.81 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 959.70 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/959.70 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 959.70 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 298,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,284.97/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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