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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 928.98 and 588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 928.98 and 588.98 is: 884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 928.98 = 588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/928.98 = 588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 928.98 × 588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 547,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,143.05/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.34

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