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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 959.85 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 959.85 and 331.63 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 959.85 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/959.85 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 959.85 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 318,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,315.06/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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