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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 958.84 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 958.84 and 477.09 is: 715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 958.84 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/958.84 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 958.84 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 457,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,451.78/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.79

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