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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.90, 958.50 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.90, 958.50 and 466.02 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.90 : 958.50 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.90/958.50 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.90x = 958.50 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.90x = 446,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,680.17/639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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