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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.87 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.87 and 588.94 is: 883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.87 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.87 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.87 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 551,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,760.22/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.41

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