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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 879.48 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 879.48 and 495.06 is: 741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 879.48 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/879.48 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 879.48 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 435,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,395.37/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.70

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