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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 815.70 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.52, 815.70 and 493.24 is: 680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.52 : 815.70 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.52/815.70 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.52x = 815.70 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.52x = 402,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,335.87/591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.17

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