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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 958.20 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 958.20 and 458.44 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 958.20 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/958.20 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 958.20 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 439,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,277.21/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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