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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 960.03 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 960.03 and 475.55 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 960.03 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/960.03 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 960.03 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 456,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,542.27/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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