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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 870.39 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 870.39 and 426.35 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 870.39 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/870.39 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 870.39 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 371,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,086.42/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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