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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 811.14 and 499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 811.14 and 499.67 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 811.14 = 499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/811.14 = 499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 811.14 × 499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 405,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,300.84/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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