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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 933.54 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 933.54 and 601.72 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 933.54 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/933.54 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 933.54 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 561,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,729.69/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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