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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.93, 891.72 and 485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.93, 891.72 and 485.41 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.93 : 891.72 = 485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.93/891.72 = 485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.93x = 891.72 × 485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.93x = 432,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,848.74/594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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