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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 870.93 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 870.93 and 272.43 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 870.93 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/870.93 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 870.93 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 237,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,267.46/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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