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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 872.76 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 872.76 and 484.56 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 872.76 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/872.76 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 872.76 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 422,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,904.59/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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