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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 949.68 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 949.68 and 593.16 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 949.68 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/949.68 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 949.68 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 563,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,312.19/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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