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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.16, 870.70 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.16, 870.70 and 499.24 is: 747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.16 : 870.70 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.16/870.70 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.16x = 870.70 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.16x = 434,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,688.27/581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.97

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