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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 954.44 and 629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 954.44 and 629.27 is: 938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 954.44 = 629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/954.44 = 629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 954.44 × 629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 600,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,600.46/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.67

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