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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.59, 950.99 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.59, 950.99 and 593.80 is: 891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.59 : 950.99 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.59/950.99 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.59x = 950.99 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.59x = 564,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,697.86/633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.27

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