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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 869.70 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 869.70 and 417.40 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 869.70 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/869.70 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 869.70 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 363,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,012.78/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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