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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 958.41 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 958.41 and 273.46 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 958.41 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/958.41 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 958.41 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 262,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,086.80/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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