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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 959.85 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 959.85 and 269.64 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 959.85 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/959.85 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 959.85 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 258,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,817.90/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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