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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 809.02 and 492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 809.02 and 492.82 is: 680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 809.02 = 492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/809.02 = 492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 809.02 × 492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 398,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,701.24/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.02

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