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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.61, 902.85 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.61, 902.85 and 580 is: 799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.61 : 902.85 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.61/902.85 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.61x = 902.85 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.61x = 523,653
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,653/654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.95

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