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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 960.15 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 960.15 and 315.24 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 960.15 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/960.15 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 960.15 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 302,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,677.69/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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