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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 797.04 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 797.04 and 499.16 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 797.04 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/797.04 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 797.04 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 397,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,852.48/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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