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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 869.74 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 869.74 and 488.57 is: 731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 869.74 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/869.74 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 869.74 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 424,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,923.30/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.49

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