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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 869.80 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 869.80 and 418.08 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 869.80 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/869.80 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 869.80 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 363,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,645.98/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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