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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 802.44 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 802.44 and 487.41 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 802.44 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/802.44 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 802.44 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 391,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,117.28/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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