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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 942.44 and 593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 942.44 and 593.02 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 942.44 = 593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/942.44 = 593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 942.44 × 593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 558,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,883.98/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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