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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 872.64 and 483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 872.64 and 483.75 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 872.64 = 483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/872.64 = 483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 872.64 × 483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 422,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,139.60/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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