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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 959.15 and 434.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 959.15 and 434.47 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 959.15 = 434.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/959.15 = 434.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 959.15 × 434.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 416,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,721.90/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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