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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 922.80 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 922.80 and 580.80 is: 869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 922.80 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/922.80 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 922.80 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 535,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,962.24/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.50

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