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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 808.08 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 808.08 and 494 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 808.08 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/808.08 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 808.08 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 399,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,191.52/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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