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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.29, 950.42 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.29, 950.42 and 439.64 is: 659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.29 : 950.42 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.29/950.42 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.29x = 950.42 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.29x = 417,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,842.83/633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.80

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