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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.64, 950.92 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.64, 950.92 and 402.59 is: 603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.64 : 950.92 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.64/950.92 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.64x = 950.92 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.64x = 382,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,832.25/634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.23

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