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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 890.16 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 890.16 and 497.70 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 890.16 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/890.16 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 890.16 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 443,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,032.63/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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