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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 958.79 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 958.79 and 273.68 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 958.79 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/958.79 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 958.79 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 262,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,399.59/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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