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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.31, 958.06 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.31, 958.06 and 291.79 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.31 : 958.06 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.31/958.06 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.31x = 958.06 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.31x = 279,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,552.33/639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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