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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.20, 801.44 and 498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.20, 801.44 and 498.60 is: 687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.20 : 801.44 = 498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.20/801.44 = 498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.20x = 801.44 × 498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.20x = 399,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,597.98/581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.54

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