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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 799.88 and 474.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 799.88 and 474.87 is: 654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 799.88 = 474.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/799.88 = 474.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 799.88 × 474.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 379,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,839.02/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.70

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