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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 959.04 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 959.04 and 434.88 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 959.04 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/959.04 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 959.04 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 417,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,067.32/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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