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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 961.14 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 961.14 and 435.39 is: 654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 961.14 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/961.14 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 961.14 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 418,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,470.74/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.36

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