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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 958.79 and 456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 958.79 and 456.39 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 958.79 = 456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/958.79 = 456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 958.79 × 456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 437,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,579.89/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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