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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 872.30 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 872.30 and 489.60 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 872.30 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/872.30 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 872.30 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 427,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,079.30/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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