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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 944.48 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 944.48 and 558.32 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 944.48 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/944.48 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 944.48 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 527,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,322.07/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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