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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 961.04 and 629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 961.04 and 629.60 is: 945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 961.04 = 629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/961.04 = 629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 961.04 × 629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 605,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,070.78/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.90

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