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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 951.14 and 390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 951.14 and 390.89 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 951.14 = 390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/951.14 = 390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 951.14 × 390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 371,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,794.47/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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