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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.98 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.98 and 291.75 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.98 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.98 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.98 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 254,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,106.96/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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