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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 809.22 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 809.22 and 494.12 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 809.22 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/809.22 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 809.22 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 399,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,851.79/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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