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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 958.56 and 422.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 958.56 and 422.57 is: 633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 958.56 = 422.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/958.56 = 422.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 958.56 × 422.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 405,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,058.70/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.86

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