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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.70, 884.79 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.70, 884.79 and 481.98 is: 721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.70 : 884.79 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.70/884.79 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.70x = 884.79 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.70x = 426,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,451.08/590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.94

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