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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 959.40 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 959.40 and 315.33 is: 472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 959.40 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/959.40 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 959.40 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 302,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,527.60/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.90

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