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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.98, 958.98 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.98, 958.98 and 379.46 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.98 : 958.98 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.98/958.98 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.98x = 958.98 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.98x = 363,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,889.76/639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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