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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 870.75 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 870.75 and 423.81 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 870.75 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/870.75 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 870.75 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 369,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,032.56/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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