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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 800.04 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 800.04 and 497.64 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 800.04 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/800.04 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 800.04 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 398,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,131.91/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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