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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 942.13 and 599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 942.13 and 599.71 is: 900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 942.13 = 599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/942.13 = 599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 942.13 × 599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 565,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,000.93/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.49

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