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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 869.07 and 483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 869.07 and 483.26 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 869.07 = 483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/869.07 = 483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 869.07 × 483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 419,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,986.77/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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