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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 959.07 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 959.07 and 396.54 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 959.07 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/959.07 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 959.07 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 380,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,309.62/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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