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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 938.88 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 938.88 and 588.96 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 938.88 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/938.88 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 938.88 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 552,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,962.76/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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