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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 938.43 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 938.43 and 594.48 is: 885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 938.43 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/938.43 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 938.43 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 557,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,875.98/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.74

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