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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.41, 958.47 and 456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.41, 958.47 and 456.86 is: 684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.41 : 958.47 = 456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.41/958.47 = 456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.41x = 958.47 × 456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.41x = 437,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,881.81/639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.83

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