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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 950.25 and 591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 950.25 and 591.59 is: 883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 950.25 = 591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/950.25 = 591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 950.25 × 591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 562,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,153.65/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.01

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