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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 949.21 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 949.21 and 600.08 is: 896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 949.21 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/949.21 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 949.21 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 569,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,601.94/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.76

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