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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 944.90 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 944.90 and 583.45 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 944.90 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/944.90 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 944.90 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 551,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,301.91/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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