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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 937.47 and 598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 937.47 and 598.25 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 937.47 = 598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/937.47 = 598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 937.47 × 598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 560,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,843.77/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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