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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 809.88 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 809.88 and 499.52 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 809.88 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/809.88 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 809.88 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 404,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,555.16/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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