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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 871.01 and 493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 871.01 and 493.80 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 871.01 = 493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/871.01 = 493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 871.01 × 493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 430,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,104.74/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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