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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 959.94 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 959.94 and 274.48 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 959.94 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/959.94 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 959.94 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 263,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,484.33/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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