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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.46, 870.69 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.46, 870.69 and 272.61 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.46 : 870.69 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.46/870.69 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.46x = 870.69 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.46x = 237,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,358.80/580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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