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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 931.32 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 931.32 and 588.60 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 931.32 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/931.32 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 931.32 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 548,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,174.95/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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