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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 946.49 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 946.49 and 590.79 is: 886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 946.49 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/946.49 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 946.49 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 559,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,177.42/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.76

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