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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 894 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 894 and 490.16 is: 733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 894 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/894 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 894 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 438,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,203.04/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.91

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