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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.48, 815.94 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.48, 815.94 and 493.20 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.48 : 815.94 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.48/815.94 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.48x = 815.94 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.48x = 402,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,421.61/591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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