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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 866.31 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 866.31 and 499.53 is: 748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 866.31 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/866.31 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 866.31 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 432,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,747.83/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.79

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