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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 957.46 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 957.46 and 331.11 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 957.46 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/957.46 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 957.46 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 317,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,022.93/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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