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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 948.77 and 597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 948.77 and 597.89 is: 899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 948.77 = 597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/948.77 = 597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 948.77 × 597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 567,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,252.36/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.42

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