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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 959.27 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 959.27 and 604.86 is: 907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 959.27 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/959.27 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 959.27 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 580,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,221.03/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.33

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