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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 871.42 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 871.42 and 464.48 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 871.42 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/871.42 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 871.42 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 404,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,757.16/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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