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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.95, 934.42 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.95, 934.42 and 590.14 is: 885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.95 : 934.42 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.95/934.42 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.95x = 934.42 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.95x = 551,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,438.62/622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.21

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