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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 950.93 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 950.93 and 390.66 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 950.93 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/950.93 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 950.93 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 371,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,483.61/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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