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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 957.22 and 506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 957.22 and 506.95 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 957.22 = 506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/957.22 = 506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 957.22 × 506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 485,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,262.68/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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