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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 958.26 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 958.26 and 457.26 is: 685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 958.26 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/958.26 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 958.26 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 438,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,173.97/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.20

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