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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 871.43 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 871.43 and 416.22 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 871.43 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/871.43 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 871.43 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 362,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,704.51/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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