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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 939.67 and 588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 939.67 and 588.39 is: 882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 939.67 = 588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/939.67 = 588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 939.67 × 588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 552,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,887.44/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.58

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