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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 951.78 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 951.78 and 599.88 is: 902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 951.78 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/951.78 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 951.78 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 570,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,953.79/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.41

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