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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 958.93 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 958.93 and 206.44 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 958.93 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/958.93 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 958.93 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 197,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,961.51/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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