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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 959.04 and 444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 959.04 and 444.29 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 959.04 = 444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/959.04 = 444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 959.04 × 444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 426,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,087.09/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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