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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 891.53 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 891.53 and 421.24 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 891.53 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/891.53 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 891.53 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 375,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,546.92/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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