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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 945.95 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 945.95 and 592.74 is: 890.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 945.95 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/945.95 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 945.95 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 560,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,699.44/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.38

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