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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.59, 938.15 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.59, 938.15 and 600.13 is: 894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.59 : 938.15 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.59/938.15 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.59x = 938.15 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.59x = 563,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,011.96/629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.25

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