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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 959.79 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 959.79 and 274.62 is: 411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 959.79 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/959.79 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 959.79 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 263,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,577.53/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.88

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