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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.48, 950.65 and 390.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.48, 950.65 and 390.49 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.48 : 950.65 = 390.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.48/950.65 = 390.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.48x = 950.65 × 390.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.48x = 371,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,215.97/634.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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