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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.24, 949.82 and 438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.24, 949.82 and 438.69 is: 656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.24 : 949.82 = 438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.24/949.82 = 438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.24x = 949.82 × 438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.24x = 416,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,681.56/634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.98

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