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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 958.77 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 958.77 and 292.59 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 958.77 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/958.77 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 958.77 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 280,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,526.51/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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