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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 958.74 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 958.74 and 292.52 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 958.74 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/958.74 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 958.74 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 280,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,450.62/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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