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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.10, 958.65 and 420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.10, 958.65 and 420.40 is: 630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.10 : 958.65 = 420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.10/958.65 = 420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.10x = 958.65 × 420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.10x = 403,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,016.46/639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.60

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