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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.89 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.89 and 417.89 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.89 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.89 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.89 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 363,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,936.31/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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