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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 957.80 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 957.80 and 623.08 is: 933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 957.80 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/957.80 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 957.80 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 596,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,786.02/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.67

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