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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.81, 870.27 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.81, 870.27 and 489.46 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.81 : 870.27 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.81/870.27 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.81x = 870.27 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.81x = 425,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,962.35/580.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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