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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.06, 810.06 and 493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.06, 810.06 and 493.57 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 810.06 = 493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/810.06 = 493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 810.06 × 493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 399,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,821.31/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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