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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 958.28 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 958.28 and 466.52 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 958.28 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/958.28 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 958.28 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 447,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,049.66/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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