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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.64 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.64 and 593.28 is: 890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.64 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.64 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.64 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 560,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,436.02/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.60

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