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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 959.24 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 959.24 and 314.69 is: 471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 959.24 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/959.24 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 959.24 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 301,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,859.23/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.43

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