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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 883.23 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 883.23 and 490.74 is: 736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 883.23 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/883.23 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 883.23 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 433,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,436.29/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.26

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