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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 871.07 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 871.07 and 444.44 is: 666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 871.07 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/871.07 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 871.07 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 387,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,131.77/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.88

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