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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 943.70 and 591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.23, 943.70 and 591.24 is: 888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.23 : 943.70 = 591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.23/943.70 = 591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.23x = 943.70 × 591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.23x = 557,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,950.23/628.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.13

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