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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.30 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.30 and 484.80 is: 668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.30 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.30 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.30 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 389,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,924.64/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.60

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