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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 952.19 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 952.19 and 602.08 is: 899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 952.19 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/952.19 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 952.19 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 573,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,294.56/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.74

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