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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 959.27 and 421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 959.27 and 421.53 is: 632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 959.27 = 421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/959.27 = 421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 959.27 × 421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 404,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,357.75/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.30

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