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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 959.04 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 959.04 and 331.80 is: 497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 959.04 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/959.04 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 959.04 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 318,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,205.88/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.35

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