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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.22, 958.20 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.22, 958.20 and 570.46 is: 855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.22 : 958.20 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.22/958.20 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.22x = 958.20 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.22x = 546,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,614.77/639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.13

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