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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 898.14 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 898.14 and 490.52 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 898.14 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/898.14 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 898.14 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 440,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,555.63/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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