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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.31, 950.33 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.31, 950.33 and 596.20 is: 893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.31 : 950.33 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.31/950.33 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.31x = 950.33 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.31x = 566,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,579.01/634.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.22

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