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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 885.21 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 885.21 and 494.02 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 885.21 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/885.21 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 885.21 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 437,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,311.44/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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