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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 960.74 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 960.74 and 476.88 is: 716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 960.74 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/960.74 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 960.74 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 458,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,157.69/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.18

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