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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.73, 959.85 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.73, 959.85 and 292.82 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.73 : 959.85 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.73/959.85 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.73x = 959.85 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.73x = 281,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,058.48/639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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