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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 958.24 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 958.24 and 292.72 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 958.24 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/958.24 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 958.24 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 280,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,496.01/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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