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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 950.43 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 950.43 and 596.84 is: 896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 950.43 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/950.43 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 950.43 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 567,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,254.64/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.87

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