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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.62, 800.06 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.62, 800.06 and 470.18 is: 647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.62 : 800.06 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.62/800.06 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.62x = 800.06 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.62x = 376,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,172.21/580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.88

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