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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 868.05 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 868.05 and 407.16 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 868.05 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/868.05 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 868.05 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 353,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,440.62/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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