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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 944 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 944 and 600.96 is: 902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 944 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/944 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 944 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 567,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,306.24/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.38

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