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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.07, 957.71 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.07, 957.71 and 291.53 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.07 : 957.71 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.07/957.71 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.07x = 957.71 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.07x = 279,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,204.32/639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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