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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 843.88 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 843.88 and 580.72 is: 802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 843.88 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/843.88 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 843.88 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 490,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,057.99/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.48

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