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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 802.16 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 802.16 and 491.52 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 802.16 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/802.16 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 802.16 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 394,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,277.68/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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