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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 956.88 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 956.88 and 495.12 is: 741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 956.88 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/956.88 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 956.88 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 473,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,770.43/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.29

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