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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 938.17 and 602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 938.17 and 602.13 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 938.17 = 602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/938.17 = 602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 938.17 × 602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 564,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,903.86/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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