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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.88, 815.04 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.88, 815.04 and 493.20 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.88 : 815.04 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.88/815.04 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.88x = 815.04 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.88x = 401,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,977.73/590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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