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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 869.88 and 489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 869.88 and 489.42 is: 732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 869.88 = 489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/869.88 = 489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 869.88 × 489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 425,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,736.67/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.87

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