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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 809.13 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 809.13 and 494.10 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 809.13 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/809.13 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 809.13 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 399,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,791.13/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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