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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.55, 958.51 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.55, 958.51 and 423.28 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.55 : 958.51 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.55/958.51 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.55x = 958.51 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.55x = 405,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,718.11/639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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