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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 890.89 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 890.89 and 421.35 is: 632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 890.89 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/890.89 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 890.89 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 375,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,369.94/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.04

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