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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.60 and 497.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.60 and 497.83 is: 686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.60 = 497.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.60 = 497.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.60 × 497.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 402,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,545.34/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.94

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