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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 870.31 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 870.31 and 292.21 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 870.31 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/870.31 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 870.31 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 254,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,313.29/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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