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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 889.44 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 889.44 and 420.54 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 889.44 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/889.44 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 889.44 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 374,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,045.10/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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