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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 799.57 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 799.57 and 474.80 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 799.57 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/799.57 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 799.57 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 379,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,632.43/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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