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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 959.64 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 959.64 and 434.40 is: 651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 959.64 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/959.64 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 959.64 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 416,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,867.62/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.76

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