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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.03, 896.60 and 489.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.03, 896.60 and 489.19 is: 737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.03 : 896.60 = 489.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.03/896.60 = 489.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.03x = 896.60 × 489.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.03x = 438,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,603.27/595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.12

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