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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 950.47 and 588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 950.47 and 588.39 is: 881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 950.47 = 588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/950.47 = 588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 950.47 × 588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 559,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,247.04/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.36

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