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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.11, 889.97 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.11, 889.97 and 497.58 is: 745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.11 : 889.97 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.11/889.97 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.11x = 889.97 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.11x = 442,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,831.27/594.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.37

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