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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 884.25 and 492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 884.25 and 492.10 is: 737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 884.25 = 492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/884.25 = 492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 884.25 × 492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 435,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,137.21/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.25

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