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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 959.46 and 441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 959.46 and 441.51 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 959.46 = 441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/959.46 = 441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 959.46 × 441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 423,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,611.18/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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