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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 869.70 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 869.70 and 336.84 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 869.70 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/869.70 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 869.70 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 292,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,949.75/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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