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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.79, 957.46 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.79, 957.46 and 392.88 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.79 : 957.46 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.79/957.46 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.79x = 957.46 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.79x = 376,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,165.90/639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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