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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 959.40 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 959.40 and 331.35 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 959.40 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/959.40 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 959.40 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 317,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,897.19/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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