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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 868.08 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 868.08 and 414.98 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 868.08 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/868.08 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 868.08 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 360,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,231.50/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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