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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 869.76 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 869.76 and 426.72 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 869.76 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/869.76 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 869.76 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 371,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,143.99/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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