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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 936.36 and 597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 936.36 and 597.51 is: 890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 936.36 = 597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/936.36 = 597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 936.36 × 597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 559,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,484.46/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.21

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