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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 869.49 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 869.49 and 272.58 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 869.49 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/869.49 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 869.49 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 237,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,005.58/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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