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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 958.91 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 958.91 and 433.62 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 958.91 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/958.91 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 958.91 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 415,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,800.39/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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