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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 938.83 and 582.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 938.83 and 582.63 is: 869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 938.83 = 582.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/938.83 = 582.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 938.83 × 582.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 546,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,982.92/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.68

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