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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 870.48 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 870.48 and 428.16 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 870.48 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/870.48 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 870.48 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 372,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,704.72/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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