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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 936.12 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 936.12 and 588.44 is: 882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 936.12 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/936.12 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 936.12 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 550,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,850.45/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.66

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