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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 944.55 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 944.55 and 591.90 is: 889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 944.55 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/944.55 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 944.55 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 559,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,079.15/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.76

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