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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 925.74 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 925.74 and 593.33 is: 883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 925.74 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/925.74 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 925.74 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 549,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,269.31/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.91

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