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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 891.70 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 891.70 and 421.35 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 891.70 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/891.70 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 891.70 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 375,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,716.74/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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