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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 890.88 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 890.88 and 489.16 is: 735.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 890.88 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/890.88 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 890.88 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 435,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,782.86/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.08

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