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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 811.44 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 811.44 and 499.14 is: 689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 811.44 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/811.44 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 811.44 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 405,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,022.16/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.16

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