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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.79, 950.79 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.79, 950.79 and 390.58 is: 585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.79 : 950.79 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.79/950.79 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.79x = 950.79 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.79x = 371,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,354.80/634.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.00

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