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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 949.50 and 439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 949.50 and 439.70 is: 658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 949.50 = 439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/949.50 = 439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 949.50 × 439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 417,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,495.15/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.41

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