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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 890.54 and 497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 890.54 and 497.29 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 890.54 = 497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/890.54 = 497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 890.54 × 497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 442,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,854.15/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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