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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 871.44 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 871.44 and 484.96 is: 728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 871.44 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/871.44 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 871.44 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 422,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,613.54/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.04

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