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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 802.66 and 499.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 802.66 and 499.37 is: 688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 802.66 = 499.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/802.66 = 499.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 802.66 × 499.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 400,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,820.00/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.26

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