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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 936 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 936 and 601.20 is: 903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 936 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/936 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 936 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 562,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,723.20/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.19

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