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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 891.59 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 891.59 and 420.48 is: 630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 891.59 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/891.59 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 891.59 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 374,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,893.66/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.90

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