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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 870.28 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 870.28 and 426.56 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 870.28 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/870.28 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 870.28 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 371,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,226.64/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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