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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 870.98 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 870.98 and 272.44 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 870.98 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/870.98 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 870.98 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 237,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,289.79/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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