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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 950.22 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 950.22 and 439.24 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 950.22 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/950.22 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 950.22 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 417,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,374.63/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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