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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 869.79 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 869.79 and 291.09 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 869.79 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/869.79 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 869.79 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 253,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,189.89/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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