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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 870.24 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 870.24 and 291.24 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 870.24 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/870.24 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 870.24 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 253,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,448.70/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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