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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 890.64 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 890.64 and 490.74 is: 735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 890.64 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/890.64 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 890.64 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 437,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,072.67/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.05

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