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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.98, 960.06 and 637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.98, 960.06 and 637.64 is: 956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.98 : 960.06 = 637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.98/960.06 = 637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.98x = 960.06 × 637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.98x = 612,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,172.66/639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.55

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