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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.14, 866.62 and 498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.14, 866.62 and 498.94 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.14 : 866.62 = 498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.14/866.62 = 498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.14x = 866.62 × 498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.14x = 432,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,391.38/579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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