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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.32, 870.12 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.32, 870.12 and 291.84 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.32 : 870.12 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.32/870.12 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.32x = 870.12 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.32x = 253,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,935.82/580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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