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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 869.67 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 869.67 and 433.80 is: 649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 869.67 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/869.67 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 869.67 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 377,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,262.85/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.69

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