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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 959.18 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 959.18 and 421.47 is: 632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 959.18 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/959.18 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 959.18 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 404,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,258.69/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.20

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