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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 940.38 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 940.38 and 598.12 is: 894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 940.38 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/940.38 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 940.38 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 562,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,460.09/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.44

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