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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.71, 870.11 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.71, 870.11 and 464.54 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.71 : 870.11 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.71/870.11 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.71x = 870.11 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.71x = 404,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,200.90/580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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