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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 930.79 and 594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 930.79 and 594.61 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 930.79 = 594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/930.79 = 594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 930.79 × 594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 553,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,455.46/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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