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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 889.81 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 889.81 and 489.89 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 889.81 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/889.81 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 889.81 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 435,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,909.02/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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