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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 959.36 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 959.36 and 434.12 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 959.36 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/959.36 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 959.36 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 416,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,477.36/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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