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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 801.90 and 509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 801.90 and 509.69 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 801.90 = 509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/801.90 = 509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 801.90 × 509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 408,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,722.42/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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