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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 869.24 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 869.24 and 450.45 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 869.24 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/869.24 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 869.24 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 391,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,549.16/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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