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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 958.37 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 958.37 and 454.28 is: 680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 958.37 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/958.37 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 958.37 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 435,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,361.26/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.93

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