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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.07, 946.68 and 596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.07, 946.68 and 596.51 is: 894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.07 : 946.68 = 596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.07/946.68 = 596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.07x = 946.68 × 596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.07x = 564,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,705.80/631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.84

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