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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.78, 869.54 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.78, 869.54 and 397.90 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.78 : 869.54 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.78/869.54 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.78x = 869.54 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.78x = 345,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,989.97/580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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