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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 800.89 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 800.89 and 498.62 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 800.89 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/800.89 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 800.89 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 399,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,340.53/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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