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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 810.67 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 810.67 and 499.34 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 810.67 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/810.67 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 810.67 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 404,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,799.96/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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