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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 889.16 and 421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 889.16 and 421.07 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 889.16 = 421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/889.16 = 421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 889.16 × 421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 374,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,392.05/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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