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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.75, 812.44 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.75, 812.44 and 496.50 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.75 : 812.44 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.75/812.44 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.75x = 812.44 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.75x = 403,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,376.46/589.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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