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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 869.34 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 869.34 and 398.34 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 869.34 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/869.34 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 869.34 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 346,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,292.90/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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