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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 942.12 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 942.12 and 599.28 is: 897.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 942.12 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/942.12 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 942.12 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 564,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,593.67/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.55

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