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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 868.68 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 868.68 and 493.62 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 868.68 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/868.68 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 868.68 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 428,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,797.82/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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