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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 876.93 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 876.93 and 439.12 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 876.93 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/876.93 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 876.93 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 385,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,076.95/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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