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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 871.29 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 871.29 and 443.95 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 871.29 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/871.29 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 871.29 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 386,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,807.02/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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