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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.55, 814.95 and 493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.55, 814.95 and 493.12 is: 679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.55 : 814.95 = 493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.55/814.95 = 493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.55x = 814.95 × 493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.55x = 401,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,868.14/591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.35

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