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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.17, 937.48 and 601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.17, 937.48 and 601.23 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.17 : 937.48 = 601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.17/937.48 = 601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.17x = 937.48 × 601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.17x = 563,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,641.10/629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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