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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 887.04 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 887.04 and 483.90 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 887.04 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/887.04 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 887.04 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 429,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,238.66/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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