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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 869.34 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 869.34 and 426.18 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 869.34 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/869.34 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 869.34 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 370,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,495.32/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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