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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.30, 879.08 and 499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.30, 879.08 and 499.66 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.30 : 879.08 = 499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.30/879.08 = 499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.30x = 879.08 × 499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.30x = 439,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,241.11/586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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