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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 938.28 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 938.28 and 596.40 is: 892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 938.28 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/938.28 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 938.28 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 559,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,590.19/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.26

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