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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 958.02 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 958.02 and 433.68 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 958.02 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/958.02 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 958.02 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 415,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,474.11/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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