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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.96, 800.88 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.96, 800.88 and 497.68 is: 686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.96 : 800.88 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.96/800.88 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.96x = 800.88 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.96x = 398,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,581.96/580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.07

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