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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 870.98 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 870.98 and 291.92 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 870.98 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/870.98 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 870.98 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 254,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,256.48/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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