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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 958.68 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 958.68 and 422.48 is: 633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 958.68 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/958.68 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 958.68 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 405,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,023.13/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.72

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