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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.79, 960.33 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.79, 960.33 and 430.94 is: 646.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.79 : 960.33 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.79/960.33 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.79x = 960.33 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.79x = 413,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,844.61/639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.84

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