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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 948.66 and 595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 948.66 and 595.70 is: 898.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 948.66 = 595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/948.66 = 595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 948.66 × 595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 565,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,116.76/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.58

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