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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 809.61 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 809.61 and 499.32 is: 687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 809.61 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/809.61 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 809.61 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 404,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,254.47/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.49

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