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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 955.29 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 955.29 and 406.47 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 955.29 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/955.29 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 955.29 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 388,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,296.73/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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