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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 869.81 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 869.81 and 489.51 is: 733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 869.81 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/869.81 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 869.81 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 425,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,778.25/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.81

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