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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 871.76 and 489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 871.76 and 489.83 is: 735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 871.76 = 489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/871.76 = 489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 871.76 × 489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 427,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,011.07/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.53

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