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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 812.88 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 812.88 and 496.08 is: 683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 812.88 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/812.88 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 812.88 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 403,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,253.51/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.85

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