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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 869.33 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 869.33 and 498.35 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 869.33 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/869.33 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 869.33 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 433,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,234.02/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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