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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.91, 959.42 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.91, 959.42 and 315.03 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.91 : 959.42 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.91/959.42 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.91x = 959.42 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.91x = 302,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,246.87/639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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