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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 868.73 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 868.73 and 442.26 is: 661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 868.73 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/868.73 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 868.73 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 384,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,202.32/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.54

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