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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 821.28 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 821.28 and 497.56 is: 687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 821.28 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/821.28 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 821.28 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 408,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,636.08/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.06

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