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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 889.73 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 889.73 and 490.51 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 889.73 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/889.73 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 889.73 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 436,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,421.96/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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