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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.86, 959.99 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.86, 959.99 and 331.47 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.86 : 959.99 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.86/959.99 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.86x = 959.99 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.86x = 318,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,206.23/639.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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