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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 958.84 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 958.84 and 408.40 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 958.84 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/958.84 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 958.84 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 391,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,590.26/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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