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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 868.95 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 868.95 and 398.09 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 868.95 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/868.95 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 868.95 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 345,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,920.31/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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