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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 959.04 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 959.04 and 476.28 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 959.04 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/959.04 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 959.04 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 456,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,771.57/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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