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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 869.89 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 869.89 and 287.61 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 869.89 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/869.89 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 869.89 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 250,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,189.06/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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