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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 867.98 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 867.98 and 589.46 is: 813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 867.98 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/867.98 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 867.98 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 511,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,638.71/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.84

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