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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 959.02 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 959.02 and 274.06 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 959.02 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/959.02 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 959.02 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 262,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,829.02/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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