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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 870.18 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 870.18 and 472.14 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 870.18 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/870.18 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 870.18 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 410,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,846.79/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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