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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.60, 878.22 and 499.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.60, 878.22 and 499.43 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.60 : 878.22 = 499.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.60/878.22 = 499.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.60x = 878.22 × 499.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.60x = 438,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,609.41/586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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