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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 798.88 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 798.88 and 507.13 is: 697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 798.88 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/798.88 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 798.88 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 405,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,136.74/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.74

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