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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 870.88 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 870.88 and 516.80 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 870.88 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/870.88 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 870.88 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 450,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,070.78/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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