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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 798.78 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 798.78 and 499.48 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 798.78 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/798.78 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 798.78 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 398,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,974.63/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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