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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 959.17 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 959.17 and 254.70 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 959.17 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/959.17 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 959.17 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 244,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,300.60/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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