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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 951.99 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 951.99 and 440.19 is: 659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 951.99 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/951.99 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 951.99 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 419,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,056.48/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.20

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