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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.31, 868.41 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.31, 868.41 and 425.87 is: 637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.31 : 868.41 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.31/868.41 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.31x = 868.41 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.31x = 369,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,829.77/580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.30

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