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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.85, 949.64 and 595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.85, 949.64 and 595.97 is: 891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.85 : 949.64 = 595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.85/949.64 = 595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.85x = 949.64 × 595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.85x = 565,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,956.95/634.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.48

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