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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 960 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 960 and 315.44 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 960 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/960 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 960 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 302,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,822.40/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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