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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 938.12 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 938.12 and 594.80 is: 887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 938.12 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/938.12 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 938.12 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 557,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,993.78/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.37

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