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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 869.76 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 869.76 and 433.68 is: 649.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 869.76 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/869.76 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 869.76 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 377,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,197.52/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.71

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