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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.60, 870.22 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.60, 870.22 and 291.44 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.60 : 870.22 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.60/870.22 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.60x = 870.22 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.60x = 253,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,616.92/580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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