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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 944.37 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 944.37 and 618.06 is: 927.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 944.37 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/944.37 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 944.37 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 583,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,677.32/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.93

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