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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 950.70 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 950.70 and 601.08 is: 898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 950.70 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/950.70 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 950.70 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 571,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,446.76/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.25

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