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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 890.40 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 890.40 and 495.60 is: 744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 890.40 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/890.40 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 890.40 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 441,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,282.24/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.40

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