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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 960.24 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 960.24 and 274.86 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 960.24 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/960.24 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 960.24 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 263,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,931.57/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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