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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.58, 950.37 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.58, 950.37 and 592.59 is: 888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.58 : 950.37 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.58/950.37 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.58x = 950.37 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.58x = 563,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,179.76/633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.89

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