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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 871.50 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 871.50 and 483.27 is: 726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 871.50 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/871.50 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 871.50 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 421,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,169.81/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.09

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