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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 937.59 and 604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 937.59 and 604.27 is: 908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 937.59 = 604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/937.59 = 604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 937.59 × 604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 566,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,557.51/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.37

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