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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.47, 868.37 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.47, 868.37 and 500.31 is: 748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.47 : 868.37 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.47/868.37 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.47x = 868.37 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.47x = 434,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,451.69/580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.45

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