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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.67, 959.85 and 628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.67, 959.85 and 628.22 is: 942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.67 : 959.85 = 628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.67/959.85 = 628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.67x = 959.85 × 628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.67x = 602,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,996.97/639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.67

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