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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 802.73 and 470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 802.73 and 470.95 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 802.73 = 470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/802.73 = 470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 802.73 × 470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 378,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,044.86/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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