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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 887.31 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 887.31 and 499.60 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 887.31 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/887.31 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 887.31 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 443,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,300.08/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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