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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 950.17 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 950.17 and 596.70 is: 900.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 950.17 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/950.17 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 950.17 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 566,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,966.44/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.09

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