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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 871.16 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 871.16 and 433.89 is: 651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 871.16 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/871.16 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 871.16 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 377,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,985.44/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.59

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