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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.35, 959.47 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.35, 959.47 and 346.94 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.35 : 959.47 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.35/959.47 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.35x = 959.47 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.35x = 332,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,878.52/639.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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