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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 802.95 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 802.95 and 499.16 is: 688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 802.95 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/802.95 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 802.95 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 400,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,800.52/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.18

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