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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.96, 955.56 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.96, 955.56 and 598.68 is: 902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.96 : 955.56 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.96/955.56 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.96x = 955.56 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.96x = 572,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,074.66/633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.38

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