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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 961.55 and 596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 961.55 and 596.48 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 961.55 = 596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/961.55 = 596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 961.55 × 596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 573,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,545.34/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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