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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 926.52 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 926.52 and 590.52 is: 879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 926.52 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/926.52 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 926.52 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 547,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,128.59/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.85

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