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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 959.43 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 959.43 and 326.79 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 959.43 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/959.43 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 959.43 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 313,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,532.13/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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