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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.24, 947.42 and 597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.24, 947.42 and 597.14 is: 894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.24 : 947.42 = 597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.24/947.42 = 597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.24x = 947.42 × 597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.24x = 565,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,742.38/632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.82

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