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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 958.03 and 444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 958.03 and 444.73 is: 666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 958.03 = 444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/958.03 = 444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 958.03 × 444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 426,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,064.68/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.39

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