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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 960.06 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 960.06 and 396.66 is: 595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 960.06 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/960.06 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 960.06 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 380,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,817.40/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.06

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