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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 798.66 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 798.66 and 518.13 is: 713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 798.66 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/798.66 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 798.66 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 413,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,809.71/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.11

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