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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 958.72 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 958.72 and 274.12 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 958.72 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/958.72 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 958.72 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 262,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,804.33/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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