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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.62, 952.79 and 439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.62, 952.79 and 439.15 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.62 : 952.79 = 439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.62/952.79 = 439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.62x = 952.79 × 439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.62x = 418,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,417.73/634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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