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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.47, 950.24 and 598.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.47, 950.24 and 598.85 is: 898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.47 : 950.24 = 598.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.47/950.24 = 598.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.47x = 950.24 × 598.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.47x = 569,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,047.97/633.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.30

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