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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 958.79 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 958.79 and 292.32 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 958.79 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/958.79 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 958.79 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 280,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,273.49/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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