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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 887 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 887 and 499.36 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 887 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/887 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 887 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 442,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,932.32/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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