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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 950.60 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 950.60 and 602.88 is: 899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 950.60 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/950.60 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 950.60 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 573,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,095.67/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.06

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