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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.59 and 488.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.59 and 488.00 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.59 = 488.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.59 = 488.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.59 × 488.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 424,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,851.32/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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