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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 870.20 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 870.20 and 418.24 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 870.20 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/870.20 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 870.20 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 363,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,952.45/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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