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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 868.92 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 868.92 and 406.84 is: 609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 868.92 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/868.92 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 868.92 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 353,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,511.41/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.12

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