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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 942.53 and 600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 942.53 and 600.26 is: 900.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 942.53 = 600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/942.53 = 600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 942.53 × 600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 565,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,763.06/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.41

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