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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 958.89 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 958.89 and 274.16 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 958.89 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/958.89 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 958.89 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 262,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,889.28/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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