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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 869.82 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 869.82 and 291.34 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 869.82 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/869.82 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 869.82 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 253,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,413.36/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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