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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 959.93 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 959.93 and 434.76 is: 651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 959.93 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/959.93 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 959.93 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 417,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,339.17/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.95

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