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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.86, 950.72 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.86, 950.72 and 439.32 is: 657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.86 : 950.72 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.86/950.72 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.86x = 950.72 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.86x = 417,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,671.68/634.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.90

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