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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.48 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.48 and 548.46 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.48 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.48 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.48 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 477,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,423.46/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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