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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 870.56 and 443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 870.56 and 443.73 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 870.56 = 443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/870.56 = 443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 870.56 × 443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 386,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,293.59/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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