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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 957.49 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 957.49 and 444.06 is: 664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 957.49 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/957.49 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 957.49 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 425,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,183.01/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.89

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