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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 960.12 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 960.12 and 423.60 is: 635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 960.12 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/960.12 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 960.12 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 406,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,706.83/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.88

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