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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 958.59 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 958.59 and 292.43 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 958.59 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/958.59 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 958.59 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 280,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,315.68/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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