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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 870.66 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 870.66 and 398.22 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 870.66 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/870.66 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 870.66 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 346,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,714.23/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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