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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 868.01 and 601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 868.01 and 601.24 is: 829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 868.01 = 601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/868.01 = 601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 868.01 × 601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 521,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,882.33/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.81

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