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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 870.48 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 870.48 and 458.88 is: 687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 870.48 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/870.48 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 870.48 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 399,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,445.86/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.61

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