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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 960.26 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 960.26 and 293.67 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 960.26 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/960.26 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 960.26 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 281,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,998.09/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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