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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 944.70 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 944.70 and 589.30 is: 883.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 944.70 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/944.70 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 944.70 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 556,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,711.71/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.95

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