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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.29, 958.94 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.29, 958.94 and 422.82 is: 634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.29 : 958.94 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.29/958.94 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.29x = 958.94 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.29x = 405,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,458.48/639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.23

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