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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 944.78 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 944.78 and 601.76 is: 902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 944.78 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/944.78 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 944.78 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 568,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,530.81/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.66

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