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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 871.98 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 871.98 and 498.50 is: 748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 871.98 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/871.98 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 871.98 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 434,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,682.03/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.70

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