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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 950.57 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 950.57 and 593.65 is: 885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 950.57 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/950.57 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 950.57 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 564,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,305.88/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.24

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