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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 887.43 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 887.43 and 484.50 is: 725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 887.43 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/887.43 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 887.43 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 429,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,959.84/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.08

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