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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 947.21 and 597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 947.21 and 597.72 is: 898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 947.21 = 597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/947.21 = 597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 947.21 × 597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 566,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,163.37/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.50

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