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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.10, 958.98 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.10, 958.98 and 273.79 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.10 : 958.98 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.10/958.98 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.10x = 958.98 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.10x = 262,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,559.13/639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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