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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 891.68 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 891.68 and 421.10 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 891.68 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/891.68 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 891.68 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 375,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,483.23/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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