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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 869.81 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 869.81 and 292.05 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 869.81 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/869.81 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 869.81 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 254,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026.55/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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