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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 821.73 and 499.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 821.73 and 499.57 is: 686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 821.73 = 499.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/821.73 = 499.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 821.73 × 499.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 410,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,505.05/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.49

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