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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 959.45 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 959.45 and 274.32 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 959.45 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/959.45 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 959.45 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 263,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,194.95/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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