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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 810.86 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 810.86 and 495.02 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 810.86 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/810.86 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 810.86 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 401,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,391.92/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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