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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 891.05 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 891.05 and 456.27 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 891.05 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/891.05 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 891.05 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 406,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,557.10/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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