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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 956.91 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 956.91 and 580.62 is: 869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 956.91 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/956.91 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 956.91 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 555,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,601.47/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.43

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