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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.11, 868.50 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.11, 868.50 and 435.93 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.11 : 868.50 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.11/868.50 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.11x = 868.50 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.11x = 378,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,605.21/580.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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