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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 959.04 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 959.04 and 346.62 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 959.04 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/959.04 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 959.04 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 332,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,422.44/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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