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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 888.48 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 888.48 and 490.08 is: 733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 888.48 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/888.48 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 888.48 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 435,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,426.28/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.34

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