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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 958.95 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 958.95 and 419.60 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 958.95 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/958.95 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 958.95 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 402,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,377.82/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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