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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.90, 870.34 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.90, 870.34 and 484.02 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.90 : 870.34 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.90/870.34 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.90x = 870.34 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.90x = 421,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,259.55/580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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