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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.12 and 599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.12 and 599.79 is: 898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.12 = 599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.12 = 599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.12 × 599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 571,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,072.05/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.93

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