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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 870.14 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 870.14 and 426.72 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 870.14 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/870.14 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 870.14 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 371,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,304.01/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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