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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 959.06 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 959.06 and 254.52 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 959.06 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/959.06 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 959.06 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 244,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,099.95/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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