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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 934.04 and 596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 934.04 and 596.96 is: 896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 934.04 = 596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/934.04 = 596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 934.04 × 596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 557,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,584.52/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.58

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