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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.61, 952.20 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.61, 952.20 and 390.98 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.61 : 952.20 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.61/952.20 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.61x = 952.20 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.61x = 372,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,286.40/634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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