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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 809.98 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 809.98 and 498.84 is: 688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 809.98 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/809.98 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 809.98 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 404,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,050.42/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.33

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