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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 940.07 and 602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 940.07 and 602.98 is: 898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 940.07 = 602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/940.07 = 602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 940.07 × 602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 566,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,843.41/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.50

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