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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 800.82 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 800.82 and 470.16 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 800.82 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/800.82 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 800.82 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 376,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,513.53/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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