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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 941.63 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 941.63 and 602.91 is: 905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 941.63 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/941.63 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 941.63 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 567,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,715.13/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.14

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