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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 958.98 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 958.98 and 331.52 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 958.98 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/958.98 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 958.98 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 317,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,921.05/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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