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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 869.20 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 869.20 and 498.24 is: 746.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 869.20 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/869.20 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 869.20 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 433,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,070.21/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.47

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