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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.05, 870.08 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.05, 870.08 and 291.42 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.05 : 870.08 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.05/870.08 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.05x = 870.08 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.05x = 253,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,558.71/580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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