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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 890 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 890 and 493.44 is: 738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 890 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/890 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 890 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 439,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,161.60/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.53

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