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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 956.56 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 956.56 and 382.83 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 956.56 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/956.56 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 956.56 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 366,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,199.86/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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