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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.09, 948.74 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.09, 948.74 and 592.30 is: 889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.09 : 948.74 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.09/948.74 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.09x = 948.74 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.09x = 561,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,931.00/632.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.01

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