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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 890.14 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 890.14 and 420.63 is: 630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 890.14 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/890.14 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 890.14 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 374,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,415.14/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.42

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