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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.90, 960 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.90, 960 and 274.72 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.90 : 960 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.90/960 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.90x = 960 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.90x = 263,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,731.20/639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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