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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 957.24 and 605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 957.24 and 605.81 is: 907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 957.24 = 605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/957.24 = 605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 957.24 × 605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 579,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,907.96/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.49

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