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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 889.36 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 889.36 and 490.26 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 889.36 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/889.36 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 889.36 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 436,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,015.18/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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