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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 868.37 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 868.37 and 426.07 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 868.37 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/868.37 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 868.37 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 369,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,982.87/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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