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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 958.80 and 457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 958.80 and 457.87 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 958.80 = 457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/958.80 = 457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 958.80 × 457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 439,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,005.76/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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