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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 953.96 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 953.96 and 634.12 is: 945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 953.96 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/953.96 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 953.96 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 604,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,925.12/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.49

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