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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 959.69 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 959.69 and 274.49 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 959.69 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/959.69 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 959.69 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 263,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,421.20/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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