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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 869.78 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 869.78 and 417.86 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 869.78 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/869.78 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 869.78 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 363,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,439.83/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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