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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 944.25 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 944.25 and 580.60 is: 871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 944.25 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/944.25 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 944.25 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 548,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,231.55/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.69

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