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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 888.43 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 888.43 and 490.95 is: 735.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 888.43 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/888.43 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 888.43 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 436,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,174.71/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.08

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