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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.25, 956.99 and 623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.25, 956.99 and 623.54 is: 933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.25 : 956.99 = 623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.25/956.99 = 623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.25x = 956.99 × 623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.25x = 596,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,721.54/639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.47

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