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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 938.02 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 938.02 and 599.82 is: 900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 938.02 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/938.02 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 938.02 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 562,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,643.16/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.73

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