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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.81, 893.58 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.81, 893.58 and 421.90 is: 633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.81 : 893.58 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.81/893.58 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.81x = 893.58 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.81x = 376,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,997.59/594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.81

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