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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.38, 951.81 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.38, 951.81 and 609.56 is: 907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.38 : 951.81 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.38/951.81 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.38x = 951.81 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.38x = 580,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,182.26/639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.41

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