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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 958.89 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 958.89 and 477.45 is: 715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 958.89 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/958.89 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 958.89 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 457,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,822.03/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.49

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