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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.71, 890.48 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.71, 890.48 and 484.58 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.71 : 890.48 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.71/890.48 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.71x = 890.48 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.71x = 431,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,503.59/594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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