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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 959.66 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 959.66 and 315.10 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 959.66 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/959.66 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 959.66 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 302,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,388.87/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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